Bishops - York

Bishops is not a hotel, but a 5-star Guest Accommodation. This restored Victorian villa has individually designed en suite rooms and comfortable, family-run surroundings. Relax with a delicious Yorkshire breakfast, served in a sunny dining room with views of the gardens. Alternatively, unwind with a newspaper or simply soak up the sun with a drink in the licensed conservatory. Bishops is within walking distance of many of York's main attractions. Free off-road parking also makes Bishops an excellent base for exploring Yorkshire's countryside and coastline.

Bishops is a family-run establishment, committed to comfortable and relaxing breaks for couples and families. It is one of York's select few providers to achieve the 5-star Guest Accommodation category. Bishops also keeps its Silver Award for cleanliness and overall quality. Each morning, a breakfast buffet is followed by a full English or vegetarian breakfast, cooked to order using fresh ingredients. Eggs are sourced from a local farmer, with bacon and sausages supplied by a local butcher. Travel cots and high chairs are available for little ones, with free cordial drink also available for children.

National Railway Museum (2 km / 1.3 miles) - the world's biggest railway museum houses 'The Workshop', 'The Warehouse' and 'The Working Railway', providing a packed visit full of learning and interaction for the family. York Dungeon (2.2 km / 1.4 miles) - bringing more than 2000 years of history back to life, including a plague exhibit and a vivid re-creation of the murder and mayhem wrought by marauding Vikings. Jorvik Viking Centre (2.5 km / 1.6 miles) - detailing York's rich Viking past, using hundreds of exhibits. Visitors can even be transported through a reconstruction of the actual Viking-Age streets which stood on the site 1000 years ago.

The hotel is a 15 minute walk from the city centre, a 10 minute walk from the station and within walking distance of York Racecourse. Local buses to the city centre pass the Hotel every 10 minutes. By car: From the A59: - The A59 comes straight into York and becomes the Poppleton Road. - Travel along this road past the new housing development on your left until you come to a set of traffic lights. - You will also see The Fox pub on your left. Travel straight on – the road now becomes Holgate Road. - Bishops Hotel is 250 metres up the hill on the right hand side. From the North: - Coming via the A1, exit at junction 47 onto the A59 and follow the directions "from the A59" outlined above. From the South: - From the M1, head around Leeds and join the A1 just south of York. - Exit the A1M at Junction 45 onto the A64. - Exit the A64 via the A1237 York bypass. - Follow this road until you come to the York – Harrogate A59 roundabout. - Follow the directions "from the A59" outlined above. From the North Sea Ferries and Hull: - Take the A1079 at the large Grimstone Bar Roundabout. - Take the A64 North which forms part of the York bypass. - Keep on the bypass until you come to the A59. - Follow the directions "from the A59" outlined above.

Bishops is a totally non-smoking house. A substantial fee will be charged if smoking takes place. Bishops is family-run for couples and families. Bishops does not accept stag or hen parties. Please note that there is an additional cost from Bishops if paying by credit card. Please let Bishops know your estimated time of arrival, and whether you are arriving by car or train.